https://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/07/26/why-your-fingers-feel-numb-it-might-not-be-carpal-tunnel-%e2%9a%a1%e2%9c%8b%f0%9f%a9%ba/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shutterstock_2758586381.jpgWhy Your Fingers Feel Numb: It Might Not Be Carpal TunnelWhen people notice numbness or tingling in their fingers, they often assume they have carpal tunnel syndrome. While carpal tunnel is very common, it is not the only condition that causes numb hands. The location of the numbness provides important clues. Carpal tunnel syndrome usually affects the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger because these areas are supplied by the median nerve. Symptoms often become worse at night and may wake patients from sleep.2026-07-16T18:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/08/04/ganglion-cyst-or-mucous-cyst-understanding-the-most-common-hand-cysts-%f0%9f%96%90%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%92%a7%f0%9f%94%8d/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shutterstock_2697185697.jpgGanglion Cyst or Mucous Cyst? Understanding the Most Common Hand CystsFinding a lump on your hand or finger can be alarming. Fortunately, many hand masses are benign. Two of the most common are ganglion cysts and digital mucous cysts. Although they sound similar, they develop in different locations and have different causes. Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled sacs that usually develop near joints or tendons. They are most commonly found on the back of the wrist but may also appear on the palm side of the wrist, fingers, or hand.2026-07-16T18:01:31+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/07/30/trigger-finger-why-your-finger-gets-stuck-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-%f0%9f%91%86%f0%9f%94%92%e2%9c%8b/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shutterstock_2176035241.jpgTrigger Finger: Why Your Finger Gets Stuck and What You Can Do About ItTrigger finger is one of the most frustrating hand conditions because it often starts with something that seems minor. At first, a finger may feel stiff in the morning or make a small clicking sensation when bending. Many people ignore these early symptoms, assuming they simply overused their hand or slept on it the wrong way. Over time, that clicking can become painful. Eventually, the finger may lock in a bent position and require the other hand to straighten it. In severe cases, the finger may not straighten at all.2026-07-16T17:53:07+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/07/23/finger-amputations-and-revision-finger-amputations-what-happens-after-a-serious-hand-injury-%e2%9c%8b%f0%9f%9a%91%f0%9f%a9%b9/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shutterstock_682251217.jpgFinger Amputations and Revision Finger Amputations: What Happens After a Serious Hand Injury?A traumatic finger amputation is one of the most devastating injuries a person can experience. In an instant, a normal workday or weekend project can turn into an emergency. Whether the injury happens from a table saw, lawn equipment, heavy machinery, a crush injury, or a workplace accident, losing part of a finger affects far more than appearance. It can impact strength, sensation, grip, and the ability to perform everyday tasks.2026-07-16T16:45:59+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/07/16/finger-tendon-repair-why-prompt-treatment-can-make-all-the-difference-%e2%9c%8b%f0%9f%aa%a1%e2%8f%b3/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shutterstock_2635658303.jpgFinger Tendon InjuryIf you are unable to fully bend or straighten a finger after a cut or traumatic injury, do not assume it will improve on its own. Prompt treatment gives the repaired tendon the best opportunity to heal properly and restore hand function.2026-07-16T15:45:08+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/05/27/finger-amputations-and-revision-finger-amputations-what-patients-should-know-%e2%9c%8b%f0%9f%a9%b9%e2%9a%a0%ef%b8%8f/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shutterstock_490237039.jpgFinger Amputation Houston TXA finger amputation is one of the most traumatic hand injuries a person can experience. These injuries often happen suddenly during work accidents, power tool injuries, farming incidents, industrial trauma, vehicle accidents, or crush injuries. In a matter of seconds, a person can go from normal daily activity to facing pain, bleeding, loss of function, and emotional shock.2026-05-27T15:59:55+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/services/2026-05-13T16:45:48+00:00weekly0.6https://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/05/13/how-skin-grafts-help-preserve-limbs-after-severe-injury-%f0%9f%a9%b9%f0%9f%a6%b5%f0%9f%9a%91/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shutterstock_738818389.jpgAmputation Wound CareSkin grafts are commonly used in reconstructive surgery to help cover wounds, protect exposed tissue, reduce infection risk, and support healing. While many people think of skin grafts only in burn care, they are also a major part of trauma reconstruction and limb preservation. In the right situation, grafting can help save function, improve healing, and sometimes help prevent amputation.2026-05-13T16:39:19+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/04/29/how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-carpal-tunnel-surgery-%e2%8f%b1%ef%b8%8f%e2%9c%8b/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/shutterstock_2704991813.jpgHow Long Does It Take to Recover from Carpal Tunnel Surgery?arpal tunnel syndrome develops when the median nerve becomes compressed at the wrist. This can cause numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the hand. When symptoms do not improve with splints, medications, or injections, surgery may be recommended. Dr. Robert Kratschmer, board certified plastic surgeon, performs open carpal tunnel surgery, a well-established method that focuses on relieving pressure on the nerve by releasing the tight ligament in the wrist.2026-04-29T20:52:41+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/04/23/most-patients-wait-too-long-for-carpal-tunnel-surgery-heres-why-%e2%8f%b3%e2%9c%8b/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/shutterstock_2158437873.jpgCarpal Tunnel Surgery in HoustonHand surgeon for hand pain 2026-04-23T17:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/office-location/2026-04-16T19:12:25+00:00weekly0.6https://carpaltunnelmd.com/insurance/2026-04-16T19:06:48+00:00weekly0.6https://carpaltunnelmd.com/schedule/2026-04-16T19:00:08+00:00weekly0.6https://carpaltunnelmd.com/about-the-surgeon/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dr-robert-krastschmer-profile-photo-pic-1-1.pngdr robert krastschmer profile photo pic (1)https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dr-robert-krastschmer-profile-photo-pic-1.pngDr Robert KratschmerDr. Robert Kratschmer is a board-certified plastic surgeon and native Texan who practices in the greater Houston area, with his primary office located in Friendswood, Texas.2026-04-16T16:59:43+00:00weekly0.6https://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/04/16/are-your-hands-falling-asleep-at-night-it-could-be-carpal-tunnel/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/shutterstock_2460313215.jpgMature,,Hands,And,Pain,With,Injury,Or,Arthritis,In,Workplace2026-04-16T16:18:50+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.comdaily1.02026-07-16T18:09:10+00:00